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I Never Became an Actor, But I Don’t Regret my Fine Arts Degree

My Theatre Degree Gave Me Transferable, Money-Making Skills

CEE Standards: Earning Income There are many students who want to pursue a degree in the arts. Unfortunately, many are discouraged from doing that because...
saving in college

4 Money Truths I Wish I Knew in College

CEE Standard: Saving College is right around the corner for many high school students. There is so much to learn and prepare for! Teach your...
My First Job: The Sweet Taste of Hamburger Helper Set Me Up for Life

My First Job: The Sweet Taste of Hamburger Helper Set Me Up for Life

CEE Standard: Earning Income Getting a job is a big step for students and should be taken seriously. Talk with your students about all the...
5 Tips for Filing Your Taxes as a College Student

5 Tips for Filing Your Taxes as a College Student

CEE Standard: Earning Income Filing your taxes for the first time is a huge learning experience and something that makes most people nervous. Educate your...
Get Your Money Mojo On BEFORE College – You Won’t Regret It

Get Your Money Mojo On BEFORE College – You Won’t Regret It

CEE Standard: Earning Income There is so much your students can be doing to prepare for college while they are still in high school. Learning...
Oh, the Places You'll Go! 7 Potential Paths for the High School Graduate

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! 7 Potential Paths for the High School Graduate

CEE Standard: Earning Income High school students need to start thinking about the path they want to take when they graduate. As their teacher, you...
Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans During College?

Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans During College?

CEE Standard: Using Credit Student loans are a tricky subject — there are many different kinds of loans you can take out and many different...
5 Great – and 5 Not-So-Great – On-Campus Jobs

5 Great – and 5 Not-So-Great – On-Campus Jobs

CEE Standard: Earning Are your students headed off to college soon? Do they know about on-campus job opportunities? This article will walk them through some...
7 Must-Read Personal Finance Books for Every Teen

7 Must-Read Personal Finance Books for Every Teen

These books could be a huge aid to your students as you are helping them get a better understanding of all things personal finance....
The Top 10 Tips for Lowering the Cost of College

The Top 10 Tips for Lowering the Cost of College

Area of Study: CEE- Saving. Grade 8 Benchmark 8   I recently drove by a billboard sponsored by the College Foundation for North Carolina. It featured...
How to Get a Job in College: Smart Tips for Students

How to Get a Job in College: Smart Tips for Students

The interviewee walked into our office wearing a top showing way too much cleavage and an earnest look in her eye. I had seen...